For the month of June and early July, many of the Olympic pennants will be exhibited at The American Museum in Britain set in Claverton Manor on the outskirts of Bath. Bath itself is a fascinating city graced with stunning architecture, steeped in history and embracing literature and the arts. I spent some of my early days there at the Royal Photographic Society when studying photo restoration and have a special fondness for the city.
The American Museum was set up to foster ties between the USA and the United Kingdom and was opened in July of 1961. It harbours a magnificent decorative arts collection, including over 200 historic quilts, folk art paintings and sculptures and a wonderful collection of Shaker furniture, along with Native American exhibits. It's extensive grounds and gardens of over 120 acres include an Arboretum of American trees. The Museum has a beautiful countryside view of the Limpley Stoke Valley and the River Avon. What a magnificent setting with a strong textile influence to house the Olympic pennants exhibit.
Time is clicking away and as of this writing, there are 49 days, 17 hours and four minutes ( according to the official London 2012 site) until the Olympics officially are underway! Currently I have no further information as to where the pennants will be displayed during that time but will keep the blog updated as information becomes available.
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